Paul Galbenski is Dean of Oakland Schools Northeast Technical Campus, where students learn the high-tech skills employers are looking for, while also earning college credit

“Not only does this program have a paycheck right out of high school, they have no debts when they’re finished with their education, and they have a guaranteed job right here in Michigan,” Galbenski said.

Galbenski said students in the program are already on their way to a bright future.

“And then while they are earning that advanced associates degree, not only is tuition being paid — there’s a stipend, they earn a salary — but then they’re also working for that particular company,” Galbenski. “Then, upon completion of that, they have a guaranteed job here in the state of Michigan once they finish the MAT-squared program.”